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Carr Chapel by Mies van der Rohe
Architecture

Secret Spot: The Hidden Chapel of Mies van der Rohe

One of Mies van der Rohe’s most unique building designs is hidden in plain sight on the IIT campus.

FieldHouse Jones will host Secret Chicago trivia on February 7, 2019
Chicago

Test Your ‘Secret Chicago’ Trivia at FieldHouse Jones on 2/7

Jessica Mlinaric's book Secret Chicago is now available
Chicago

‘Secret Chicago’ Book Now Available!

Louisville secret garden
Architecture, Louisville

Secret Spot: Louisville’s Secret Garden

by Urban Explorer / February 5, 2019February 6, 2019

Louisville is home to an unexpected sanctuary – a hidden grotto in an apartment complex.

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View of Chicago's Tribune Tower
Architecture, Chicago

Inside Chicago’s Historic Tribune Tower

by Urban Explorer / November 13, 2018November 20, 2018

Step inside the “world’s most beautiful office building” and discover the Tribune Tower’s secret passages, hidden symbols, and stunning views.

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Chicago Loop
Architecture, Chicago

Inside 10 Cool Chicago Architecture Sites

by Urban Explorer / November 6, 2018December 9, 2018

Go behind the scenes of 10 incredible examples of Chicago architecture from Open House Chicago.

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Having a beer with Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz at Riot Fest
Food & Drink, Music

Having A Beer with Speedy Ortiz

by Urban Explorer / October 25, 2018November 3, 2018

Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz talks about touring a new album, working to make the music scene safer, and releasing her first book.

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GWAR performs at Riot Fest Chicago
Food & Drink, Music

I Had a Beer with GWAR and Survived

by Urban Explorer / October 17, 2018November 18, 2018

I grabbed a beer with GWAR’s and chatted about their collaboration beer, what humans taste like, and what aliens request on their rider.

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Amen Dunes plays Lincoln Hall Chicago
Chicago, Music

Amen Dunes Casts a Spell at Lincoln Hall

by Urban Explorer / August 28, 2018November 19, 2018

Amen Dunes bewitched Lincoln Hall with an atmospheric psych-rock performance.

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Best view of Columbus, Ohio
Architecture, Columbus

Secret Spot: The Best View of Columbus

by Urban Explorer / August 8, 2018January 20, 2019

The best view of Columbus, Ohio is hidden in plain sight. The Rhodes Tower home to a little-known observatory – and it’s free to visit.

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'Secret Chicago' Trivia at the Native on June 23, 2018
Chicago, My Books

Join Two ‘Secret Chicago’ Events on June 23

by Urban Explorer / June 18, 2018October 23, 2018

Join a double-header of ‘Secret Chicago’ book events on Saturday, June 23. I hope you can join me for weird Chicago trivia at the Native and the Martin launch party!

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Author Jessica Mlinaric shares tips for Father's Day on WGN
Chicago, My Books

Father’s Day Ideas from ‘Secret Chicago’

by Urban Explorer / June 5, 2018June 4, 2018

Need Father’s Day ideas that are as unique as dad? I shared off-the-beaten-path suggestions from my book, Secret Chicago, on WGN Morning News.

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Secret Chicago book launch party at the Drifter
Chicago, My Books

Inside the ‘Secret Chicago’ Book Launch Party

by Urban Explorer / June 1, 2018November 3, 2018

I celebrated the launch of my book ‘Secret Chicago’ with a book launch party at the Drifter! I was thrilled to share this milestone with family, friends, and readers.

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